Nobility Collection (page 7)

Head of a Nobleman, 2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Nobleman, 2nd century

The Oath of Brutus, c1771. Creator: Jacques Antoine Beaufort
The Oath of Brutus, c1771. Brutus first act after the expulsion of Lucius Tarquinius Superbus was to bring the people to swear an oath never to allow any man again to be king in Rome

Portrait of Eleonora Chigi, Princess of Teano, 1793. Creator: Jacques Henri Sablet
Portrait of Eleonora Chigi, Princess of Teano, 1793

Lady Ejima and the Actor Ikushima Shingoro, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Lady Ejima and the Actor Ikushima Shingoro, 1886. From A New Selection of Eastern Brocade Pictures

Maria Svart, 1647-1701, g. von der Osten Sacken, 1703. Creator: Unknown
Maria Svart, 1647-1701, g. von der Osten Sacken, 1703

Costumes de Différents Pays, Empereur & Femme Noble de la Chine, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Empereur & Femme Noble de la Chine, c1797

Maria Aurora von Königsmarck, 1662-1728, countess, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Maria Aurora von Konigsmarck, 1662-1728, countess, c17th century

Maria Amalia (1653-1711), Princess of Courland, c17th century. Creator: David Le Clerc
Maria Amalia (1653-1711), Princess of Courland, Landcountess of Hesse-Kassel, married to Karl, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel, c17th century

Nobility Offering the Imperial Russian Children to Minerva, c1795. Creator: Gabriel François Doyen
Nobility Offering the Imperial Russian Children to Minerva, c1795

Ludwig Riddercrantz, 1697-1742, 1730. Creator: Anon
Ludwig Riddercrantz, 1697-1742, 1730

Lovisa Charlotta, 1617-76, Princess of Brandenburg Duchess of Courland, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Lovisa Charlotta, 1617-76, Princess of Brandenburg Duchess of Courland, c17th century

Lennart Torstenson, 1603-51, 1648. Creator: Anon
Lennart Torstenson, 1603-51, 1648

Kristina Magdalena of Zweibrücken, Margravine of Baden-Dulach 1616-62, c17th century.. Creator: Unknown
Kristina Magdalena of Zweibrucken, Margravine of Baden-Dulach 1616-62, c17th century

Ippolita di Ferdinando Gonzaga (image 1 of 2), 1551. Creator: Leone Leoni
Ippolita di Ferdinando Gonzaga (image 1 of 2), 1551

Klass Fleming, 1592-1644, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Klass Fleming, 1592-1644, c17th century

Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century

Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Katarina Stenbock, 1535-1621, Queen of Sweden, c16th century

Karl VIII Knutsson Bonde, 1408-70, king of Sweden and Norway, c15th century. Creator: Unknown
Karl VIII Knutsson Bonde, 1408-70, king of Sweden and Norway, c15th century

Karl Gustav, 1648-1703, Prince of Baden-Durlach, 1651. Creator: Anon
Karl Gustav, 1648-1703, Prince of Baden-Durlach, 1651

Portrait of Princess Brancaccio-Massimo, between 1860 and 1870. Creator: Edouard Louis Dubufe
Portrait of Princess Brancaccio-Massimo, nee Mary Elizabeth Hickson-Field, between 1860 and 1870

Interior with a wedding party. From the Life of Henry IV. Creator: Cochin, Charles-Nicolas, the Younger (1715-1790)
Interior with a wedding party. From the Life of Henry IV. Private Collection

Jakob, 1610-82, Duke of Courland, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Jakob, 1610-82, Duke of Courland, c17th century

Hans von Fersen, 1625-1683, baron, lieutenant general, governor, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Hans von Fersen, 1625-1683, baron, lieutenant general, governor, married to 1. Catharina Elisabet Burth, 2. baroness Anna Magdalena von Tiesenhausen, c17th century

Nils Svantesson Sture, 1543-1567, early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Nils Svantesson Sture, 1543-1567, early 17th century

John Mackenzie (1726-1789), Lord Mac Leod, 3rd Earl of Cromartie, c18th century. Creator: Thomas Redmond
John Mackenzie (1726-1789), Lord Mac Leod, 3rd Earl of Cromartie, c18th century

Baron de Lascours, 1835. Creator: Honore Daumier
Baron de Lascours, 1835. French politician and general. From Juges des accuses d'Avril

Nils Esbjörnsson Reuterholm, 1676-1756, married to Hedvig Sofia von Leopold, 1780. Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch
Nils Esbjornsson Reuterholm, 1676-1756, married to Hedvig Sofia von Leopold, 1780

Kristina Sofia Silfversköld, married Drufva (1726-1779). mid-late 18th century. Creator: Ulrika Fredrika Pasch
Kristina Sofia Silfverskold, married Drufva (1726-1779), mid-late 18th century

Maria, Lady Eardley (1743-1794), 1766. Creator: Thomas Gainsborough
Maria, Lady Eardley (1743-1794), 1766. Additional Info: Here Maria, Lady Eardly, just over 20 years of age, faces us wearing an elegant white silk gown, a blue shawl over her arm

Kristina Augusta von Fersen, 1754-1846, married to Fredrik Adolf Löwenhielm, mid-18th century
Kristina Augusta von Fersen, 1754-1846, married to Fredrik Adolf Lowenhielm, mid-18th century

Louis VI, 1630-78, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt, 1665. Creator: Salomon Duarte
Louis VI, 1630-78, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt, 1665

Mrs Georgina Maria Grenfell, died 1894, married Glyn. Creator: Robert Thorburn
Mrs Georgina Maria Grenfell, died 1894, married Glyn, Unknown date

Nobleman's Cart, 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
Nobleman's Cart, 19th century

Costumes de Différents Pays, Nobles Moderne et Ancien du Pérou, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Nobles Moderne et Ancien du Perou, c1797

Mr. St. John Brodrick, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Mr. St. John Brodrick, c1900. British politician. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Une Baronne débaronnée, 1858. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une Baronne debaronnee, 1858. - Comment!...vos titres ne sont pas en regle...moi qui ne vous avais epouse que pour etre baronne...je demande le divorce!...'. A disbaroned Baroness

Madame la Baronne, j'ai bien l'honneur!, 1853. Creator: Honore Daumier
Madame la Baronne, j'ai bien l'honneur!, 1853. Madam Baroness, I have the honour! [I am honoured/it is my honour]'. From Croquis aquatiques, no. 6

Eh! bien, monsieur le marquis de Guizot... 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
Eh! bien, monsieur le marquis de Guizot... 1851. Eh! bien, monsieur le marquis de Guizot, avouez que nous avons eu une heureuse idee d'inventer la fusion

Two people in an interior, possibly Maria de Medici and Cardinal de Richelieu, 1833-1890. Creator: Johan Coenraad Leich
Two people in an interior, possibly Maria de Medici and Cardinal de Richelieu, 1833-1890. In the background, a man peeks from behind a curtain

Count de Montalembert - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Count de Montalembert - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1858. Charles Forbes de Montalembert joined with M. de Coux and the Abbe Lacordaire in opening

A Polish Nobleman Standing: Balthasar Bathory de Somlyo, 1583. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
A Polish Nobleman Standing: Balthasar Bathory de Somlyo, 1583

Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond, 1807. Creator: Henry Meyer
Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond, 1807

Portrait of Lady Françoise van Egmond, 1580. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Portrait of Lady Francoise van Egmond, 1580

Mr. Royer Colas en vieille Marquise de l'ancienne cour, 1833. Creator: Honore Daumier
Mr. Royer Colas en vieille Marquise de l'ancienne cour, 1833. Monsieur Royer Colas as an elderly marchioness of the old court. From Bal de la Cour, plate i

Don José de Salamanca, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Don Jose de Salamanca, 1860. A...capitalist, one of the most eminent of railway-contractors...he became a member of the Spanish press

Portrait of Jacques-Alexandre-Bernard Law, Marquis de Lauriston, c.1823. Creator: François Joseph Bosio
Portrait of Jacques-Alexandre-Bernard Law, Marquis de Lauriston, c.1823

Adam-François-Jules-Armand (1771-1848), Count van der Duyn van Maasdam, 1839. Creator: Jan Baptist van der Hulst
Adam-Francois-Jules-Armand (1771-1848), Count van der Duyn van Maasdam, 1839

The embroidery parterre of la Maison du Tillet in Saint-Cloud. Creator: Israel Silvestre
Embroidery of parterre of the House of Tillet in Saint-Cloud

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"Nobility: A Timeless Tapestry of Elegance and Prestige" Step into the enchanting world of nobility, where Medieval English shield designs adorned valiant knights as they embarked on epic quests. Their bravery and honor became legendary, etching their names in history. One such noble figure was George Orby Wombwell, a baronet whose larger-than-life persona was captured in a Vanity Fair caricature. His flamboyant spirit mirrored the vibrant tapestry of life during that era. In the 1500s, amidst the intricate brushstrokes of "The Garden of Earthly Delights, " we glimpse at a society where nobles reveled in opulence while court jesters brought laughter to their grand halls. Ladies in Florence during the Renaissance exuded grace and refinement, setting new standards for elegance that still resonate today. Anne of Cleves, with her regal presence immortalized in portraits, embodied the essence of nobility. As we gaze upon Raphael's masterpiece "Portrait of a Young Woman (La Muta), " ca 1507, we witness an ethereal beauty that transcends time. Notables assembled at the Abbey annexe during the 1937 Coronation exemplified modern-day nobility - individuals who carried themselves with dignity and purpose. In medieval dining rooms filled with sumptuous feasts fit for kings and queens, bonds were forged over shared meals and lively conversations. Even Lady Diana and Elizabeth Percy by Madame Yevonde showcased how contemporary figures could embody timeless grace reminiscent of noble lineage. Margaret Duchess of Argyll's portrait from February 1990 depicted her surrounded by luxury but also revealed her tender connection with her pet poodle on a cozy sofa. Lastly, Hans Holbein's poignant portrayal captures Jane Seymour's quiet strength as she graced Henry VIII's court in 1536 – reminding us that true nobility lies not only in titles but also in character.